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The Richmond
The Richmond is a residential neighborhood with vibrant small businesses, single-family homes and multi-unit buildings, a strong service network of neighborhood nonprofits, and great access to nature and open spaces.
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Latest News
Richmond Buzz: October means all the sausages you can eat
“Richmond Buzz” is a recurring column on changes, and other news from the Richmond. This week: a taste of Bavaria on Clement Street.
NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE GUIDE
Richmond Neighborhood Sponsor: Presidio Hill School
Richmond BUzz
Richmond Buzz: A ‘quiet opening,’ and a chef gives back
“Richmond Buzz” is a recurring column on changes and other news from the Richmond. This week: a very buzzy cafe can’t avoid the buzz forever.
People We Meet
People We Meet: Dr. Murnane, the Presidio bird whisperer
John Murnane rescued an injured great horned owl in 2025. Now an owl keeps turning up in his Inner Richmond backyard.
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Despite angry merchants, S.F. approves Therapy Stores spot in the Richmond
Is Therapy a chain that triggers the city’s formula retail laws?
Tchotchke-shop chain draws ire of Clement Street merchants
The city’s planning commission will soon vote on whether to allow Therapy Stores, a formula retail chain store, to open on Clement Street.
(Sub)Urban Alchemy: Safe-streets nonprofit ventures into San Francisco’s Westside
The nonprofit started patrolling a small stretch of the Outer Richmond in mid-August. So far, its ambassadors largely appear to be moving homeless people along.
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Election 2026
Meet the school board candidates: What does SFUSD need to do to end state fiscal oversight?
Eight candidates are facing off for three San Francisco school board seats. This week, Mission Local asked how SFUSD should end state fiscal oversight.
AI was the hot new topic at San Francisco’s first congressional debate
Connie Chan and Scott Wiener argued about AI regulation and clarified their positions on Israel at Thursday night’s debate.
Manny Yekutiel dropped out of the race. But he’s still on the ballot.
Opponents aren’t worried Yekutiel will still, somehow, win. But his campaign won’t say what he’d do if he does.
Meet the District 10 candidates: Where do you part from Mayor Lurie?
Two of the candidates agreed with the mayor’s policies on low-cost childcare, but some had a bone to pick with others.
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